AJ Nonwovens expanding to brand-new facility in Waco, Texas.

AJ Nonwovens has been developing and producing premium quality needlepunch textiles since 1952. With locations in St. Louis, Missouri, and Hampton, New Hampshire, AJ Nonwovens has fulfilled orders across the country in record time and with incredible innovation. A new, state-of-the-art location in Waco, Texas will allow the company to expand production, innovate even more, and distribute products across the country faster.

Products and Capabilities

Aerospace

Cabin air filters and flooring.

Cure-in-Place-Pipe

Corrosion-resistant polymers to fortify or repair in-use piping.

Automotive

Flooring, seating, trunk lining, underbody, headliners, and more.

Healthcare

Fabrics that wick away moisture & control the growth of bacteria, mold, mildew & fungus.

Filtration

Quality needlepunch material with innovative filtration technologies.

Craft Felt

Recycled PET material in vibrant, non-fading colors for indoor & outdoor crafts.

Footwear

Sustainable materials for footwear with style and performance requirements.

Marine/RV

Flooring, seating, underbody, and more.

Ability to Customize

Custom fabrics with unparalleled sustainability, durability, quality, & value.

CAREERS

Investing people and technology

The key to success for AJ Nonwovens lies in building a team of great people and empowering them with state-of-the-art facilities and technology. We offer competitive wages, benefits, and opportunities for overtime in a bright, clean, climate-controlled facility.

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Featured Openings


Fiber Manufacturing - Color Technician

With minimal supervision sets up, operates and performs color compound batch assembly and extrusion. Keeps necessary records. Works to written and verbal instructions. Acts to maintain the integrity of processes and final product quality.


Fiber Manufacturing - Take Up Operator

This is an entry level position - perfect opportunity to start your career with AJNW! Under direct supervision, keeps necessary records, reports rejects and failure patterns, performs workmanship and documentation checks. Works to sketches, diagrams, drawings, instructions, specifications and procedures, both written and verbal. Acts to maintain the integrity of processes and products.


Fiber Manufacturing - Extruder Operator

With little supervision, sets up, operates and performs complex maintenance on any and all specialized production and non-production equipment. May instruct and/or direct the work of a variety of others. Keeps necessary records and investigates rejects and failure patterns. Works to sketches, diagrams, drawings, written and verbal instructions. Acts to maintain the integrity of processes and final product quality.

News & Updates

06.20.22

AstenJohnson Announces AJ Nonwovens

AstenJohnson, a global industrial textile manufacturer headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, is proud to announce the creation of a new division: AJ Nonwovens.

05.23.22

AstenJohnson Announces a State-of-the-Art Nonwovens Plant in Waco, Texas

AstenJohnson, a global textile manufacturer headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, with roots dating back to 1790, has selected Waco, Texas as the location for their eighth North American location.

08.22.22

AstenJohnson Groundbreaking Ceremony

AstenJohnson Groundbreaking Ceremony introduces a 226,120 SF Manufacturing and Distribution Facility in Waco, TX.

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